Traveston

The community is notably older than the state average, and while children under 15 make up only 15.5% of the population, those in de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas despite being well below the Queensland average.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 44.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 13.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,645, which is about the same as the state average, though typical personal incomes are well below the national figure.

Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 31.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.1% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 30% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, although volunteering rates are much lower than in most areas.

First Nations households earn $2,333 weekly, which is well above both state and national figures, and the typical First Nations resident is far older than the national average at 38.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (53.0%).

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 44% owned outright and only 5.7% of households renting, far below the state average.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with most homes having two or more vehicles and virtually no one commuting by public transport.

The population is very stable, as only 27.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national rate.

Full-time employment is among the lowest for its level at 46%, with many of the local workforce employed in construction, health, or manufacturing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.